Dental Care For Adults

Posted on: 22 January 2020
Orthodontics has progressed to the point that many people don't even need metal braces and can instead opt for transparent retainers, regularly replaced with a slightly tighter fit in order to reach the desired degree of straightening. Although these transparent retainers need to be snug in order to achieve their goal, what happens when they're too snug? What do you do when a transparent retainer won't come off? A Matter of Technique
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Posted on: 22 January 2020
When a child is told that they need braces, they can experience a range of emotions, from curiosity about how the braces will look and feel to mild excitement as the appointment moves closer. When your child has autism spectrum disorder, some extra care is needed to make the process as calm and comfortable as it can possibly be. Some of this is rather simple, such as your dentist allocating additional time for the fitting to accommodate any hesitancy your child might feel (and any subsequent delays).
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Posted on: 22 January 2020
When you exercise, especially during summer weather, your body becomes dehydrated. Dehydration has many debilitating symptoms, including lethargy, headaches and nausea. However, these are just some of the symptoms. Dry mouth is also the result of dehydration, and unless you rehydrate quickly following a bout of exercise, your teeth could suffer long-term damage. Saliva Is Important to Your Oral Health Although saliva seems to be an icky thing that you sometimes find deposited on your pillow when you wake up, it is crucial to your oral health.
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Posted on: 22 January 2020
While abnormalities in your oral health should have you visit your dentist as soon as possible, some situations should never be taken for granted. One such scenario is a tooth that is partially dislodged. Whether you are in pain or not, here are two reasons why a partially dislodged tooth should prompt a visit to an emergency dentist. Increase the chances of salvaging the tooth Some people may be under the impression that a partially dislodged tooth will eventually settle back into place if it is left alone.
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